The message refers for former president Chiang Ching-kuo (蔣經國) and insinuates that Ma has rebelled against and betrayed the Constitution and the nation’s principles.

“In recent years, I have found that a significant number of Chinese visitors are supportive of Taiwan. On the other hand, it is inside Taiwan that many of our own people are subservient, pandering to China’s demands. There are countless numbers of these people selling out Taiwan to China,” Liu said.

“Will Taiwan be ruled by China? This will depend on if Taiwanese can share a strong sense of common fate and national identity,” he said. “I want to encourage everyone in our society, regardless of their political color or affiliation, to unite to resist the communist ‘Red Tide.’”

He said Ma is selling out Taiwan, even though Ma used to call himself a faithful follower of Chiang.